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Lesson Plan for creating a podcast

Any grade level, any subject
Will take 4-5 class periods


Learning Goals:

Research and write about podcasting
Improving computer skills
Learning to work in small groups to collaborate on a final project
Using technology, applications, or software to record a podcast.


Materials:

A computer with an internet connection
Software for recording the podcast and a site to host the podcast
Microphones for the audio recording of the podcast
Sample of podcasts created by students and teachers


Procedures:

1.Watch "Podcasting in Plain English" to introduce podcasts to students (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMgemQahuFM) and this video by 1st graders about making podcasts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzw63KRMAMY&feature=related)

2. Listen to podcasts created by other students. List any key information they included in their broadcast.

3. Participate in classroom discussion of elements to be included in a podcast.

4. Work in small groups to brainstorm a podcast that is appropriate for the audience you plan to address.

5. Create a script or outline of content to be included in the podcast. Determine the length of the podcast and who will make the audio recording (or will this be a group venture) Turn this in to teacher before recoding podcast.

6. Record the podcast.

7. Upload podcasts to class blog.

8. Listen to other podcasts from classmates and complete a peer review.


Assessment:

Using the Rubric below the students will be assessed on creating a podcast

Script or Outline- 15 points
Podcast Content- 15 points
Podcast Mechanics (Voice clarity, Organization, Team effort)- 5 points
Completion of tasks- 5 points
Peer review- 10 points

Total Points- 50